Ipomoea leptophylla

Ipomoea leptophylla
Family:Ipomoea leptophylla; Cardiac; Salve; Stomachic.
Common name:Bush moon flower
This plant was used as a cardiac stimulant by some native North American Indian tribes. An infusion of the staminate cones has been used as a stomach tonic. The root has been scraped and eaten raw as a treatment for stomach troubles. The pulverized root has been dusted onto the body as a dressing to ease pain.

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